114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, October 6, 1910

Killed by the Cars

John Morrison, of Standish, Mo., father of Mrs. C.E. Ogle and Mrs. J.L. Howel, residing near this city, was run down by a train last Friday evening and instantly killed. Mr. Morrison had visited here several times and had made many friends who will regret this piece of news.

Boys Take Notice

Notice is hereby given that ordinance No. 16, section 14 of the ordinances of the city of Checotah relating to jumping on and off trains will hereafter be strictly enforced, and violators prosecuted.

T.J. Stoot, City Marshal

••••• 100 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, September 4, 1924

U.S. TO PROTECT PROPERTY

Marines Prepared to Protect Americans and Property in Chinese Revolution United States Marines are planning to land at Shanghai to protect American lives and property in the revolutionary attack upon the city, said dispatch to the state department from Consular General Cunningham at Shanghai.

Fighting has been started between two Chinese armies 20 miles from Shanghai according to a dispatch Wednesday afternoon.

With severe fighting between Chinese troops in progress at Hung Tu, 20 miles from Shanghai, the consular corps rushed plans yesterday for the defense of the international settlement.

Approves J.H. Highway Resurfacing Through City

E.B. Guthrie of the State Highway Department spent Saturday morning in Checotah going over the Jefferson Highway through the city with Mayor Sanders and members of the city council. Mr. Guthrie stated that the highway department was ready to match dollars with the city in putting this section of the highway in good shape and referred the city officials to State Engineer Tait of Muskogee.

Mr. Tait will visit the city soon and upon his final approval of the plans for resurfacing the actual work will be pushed to completion.

Resigns as Night Police

Ben Morgan presented his resignation to Mayor Sanders Monday asking that the same take effect September 1st. The city council at its regular session Tuesday night accepted the same and approved the appointment of Ewel Kidd, as temporary Night Police.

The only other business considered was of the ordinary routine affairs.

••••• 90 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, August 30, 1934

CHECOTAH CITY SCHOOLS READY TO OPEN DOORS Record Enrollment Forecast

A record enrollment of over 900 students was envisioned by superintendent J.L. Russell at the opening of the Checotah city schools on Monday, Sept 10. This figure will include both local students and transferred pupils.

The summer school for rural students is scheduled to close within a week, following a five-week special term for pupils who must assist in harvesting the fall crops.

••••• 80 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, March 16, 1944

Checotahans Reveal Value of Red Cross The Red Cross is doing more toward saving lives, both on the home front and on the battlefront, than any other organization in the world, it was revealed by Checotahans this week in a series of interviews.

Ben Bivins, who has been in five army hospitals throughout the Pacific area says: “The Red Cross is providing recreation for the wounded boys overseas, and also for the boys on the battlefields. This saves lives. It may be hard for the people who have never seen the horrors of war to understand this, but seeing a picture or reading a book helps to take the soldier’s mind off the terrible scenes he has been through.

Construction Starts on Canadian Bridge Construction work was started this week on a new bridge to replace the washed-out section of highway on the North Canadian river near Eufaula.

Osteopath Hospital Admits 8 Eight patients were admitted to the Checotah Osteopathic hospital last week.

••••• 75 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, September 1, 1949

COUNTY TO GET CASH TO BUILD ROAD SYSTEM Gravel Can Be Laid For $500 Per Mile

McIntosh county commissioners will have an estimated $228,479 to spend on county roads during the current fiscal year. Of this amount $120,134 will be new money made available by laws enacted at the last session of the legislature.

STRICT TRAFFIC CODE IN EFFECT FOR MOTORISTS

Jail Sentences Await Reckless Drivers In State Oklahoma’s new automobile speed law aimed at careless and reckless driving went into effect last Thursday at midnight.

Motorists caught violating its provisions won’t find it easy to avoid a fine or jail term, Paul Reed, commissioner of public safety, said.

Highway patrolmen intend to make good use of the new laws in their fight against highway accidents and deaths, Reed said.

SCHOOL REGULATIONS FOR GI’s ANNOUNCED

To avoid last minute rushes and delays, veterans who intend to go to school this fall under the GI Bill, are advised by county superintendent Paul Toon to start making necessary arrangements.

A veteran should make certain his VA certificate of eligibility is in order.

••••• 25 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, September 5, 1974

Round-Up Club Sponsors Rodeo

The Checotah Round-Up Club will sponsor another miniature rodeo Saturday night, Sept. 7, 1974. One night only, beginning at 8 p.m.

The events for 13 through 17 will be tie-down calf roping, ribbon roping, barrel racing, pole bending, flag race and steer riding Events for 12 and under will be bareback broncs, break-away roping, ribbon roping, barrel racing, pole bending and flag race.

We also will have events for six years and under, including barrel race, pole banding, flag race and boot race.

Bill Martin of Warner will be the stock producer.

••••• 18 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Principal honored on 80th birthday with trees, park benches at school Longtime elementary school principal Marshall honored by family members Longtime Checotah Elementary School principal Lee Marshall was honored last week on his 80th birthday.

Marshall retired on Jan. 1, 1988, after 39 years in education as a teacher and administrator and was the only principal Checotah Elementary had known from 1977-1988.

On April 7, 1988, school board members, teachers and students took part in the dedication ceremonies to rename Checotah Elementary to Marshall Elementary.

Marshall was born in 1926 east of Checotah in the Shady Grove community, the son of John R. and Belle Dobson Marshall.

••••• 10 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Checotah is the twins city of Oklahoma

Three sets of twins showing up for the first day of school at Marshall Elementary might seem unusual to most – but not to the folks in Checotah.

“It’s in the water” is the most common phrase you’ll hear around here.

“That’s why I drink bottled water,” said mother of two, Traci Duke, who is employed at Jeweler’s Box and June’s Restaurant.